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The Parliament of England passed the Egyptians Act 1530 to remove Roma communities labeled as outlandish people from the realm. The statute aimed to protect English subjects from perceived threats posed by these migrants and address anxiety about nomadic travelers.
Queen Mary I passed the Egyptians Act 1554 to address the shortcomings of the previous law that failed to expel all Roma people. Her administration complained that Egyptians continued plying devilish and naughty practices despite the earlier legislation.
Those already residing in England received sixteen days notice to depart immediately under the Egyptians Act 1530. Authorities required goods stolen by Roma to be restored to their original owners before they left the country.
The Repeal of Obsolete Statutes Act 1856 officially abolished the original 1530 legislation after three centuries of legal basis for expulsion. This repeal removed the statutes that had shaped how authorities viewed marginalized groups for generations.
G Tremlett reported in December 2012 that genetic studies confirm Roma descendants migrated from Northern India around 600 AD. Scientists now understand these communities arrived in Europe approximately 1,500 years ago based on modern research.